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Samsung Intros Gear 360 Camera for Virtual Reality Enthusiasts

Tim February 21, 2016 15

If you are looking into content creation for virtual reality, or maybe you want to begin capturing all of your family's memories in a full 360-degrees, Samsung announced the Gear 360 today at MWC. The device records video and audio in a complete 360-degrees,...

Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge Availability at US Carriers

Kellen February 21, 2016 108

That didn't take long. The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge were announced moments ago, yet here we are with all sorts of details on availability and a release date from US carriers. Verizon, Sprint, AT&T, Cricket, and T-Mobile have all weighed in already....

Comparison: Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge vs. LG G5

Tim February 21, 2016 98

With all of the phones from Samsung and LG now official, let's take a look at the specs of the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, and G5 side-by-side. Without a doubt, each phone defines the high-end and premium tags, featuring top-tier processing power, advanced...

Official: Pre-Order the Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge and Get a Free Gear VR Bundle

Kellen February 21, 2016 24

Remember that rumor about pre-orders for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge including a free Gear VR? It's true - pre-orders do include a free Gear VR bundle with six games at a value of $150. The pre-order kicks off February 23. Once it goes live, we'll be...

Video: Here is the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge

Kellen February 21, 2016 21

Now that the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge are announced and we have all of the details, it's time to welcome these new flagships to this world. Here is the intro video as provided by Samsung. You can view the full specs here. Our hands-on coverage will...

Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge Specs (Official)

Tim February 21, 2016 165

After all of the leaks and reports, the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge are official. As the knowledgable Android user you are, you are probably wondering what the official specs look like. Below, we have each one detailed in graphs. As a quick recap, for the...

Samsung Announces Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge, Available March 11

Kellen February 21, 2016 22

The Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge are now official! Most of the details for each have leaked over past few weeks, but that doesn't mean we can't clarify it all. So, we have a "refined design, more advanced camera, streamlined software functionality, and...

HTC Vive Consumer Edition Pre-Orders Start February 29 for $799

Kellen February 21, 2016 19

To kick of MWC, HTC announced today that its VR offering, the HTC Vive, goes up for pre-order at 10AM Eastern on February 29 for $799. That price equates to a "complete VR solution," including two wireless VR controllers, room scale movement sensors, Vive...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 19

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 19

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 19

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

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What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 19

Google may have released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 at the worst possible time of the day, but we're still going to dive into it...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 19

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update,...

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Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025 19

All of Google's still-supported Pixel devices received a huge QPR2 update in early December with new features and tons of bug...

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Google Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 19

Within the past several days, a group of Pixel owners noticed a change to the way the Search bar at the bottom of their Pixel...

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Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 19

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 15

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 15

Some of you have been lucky enough to receive your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders a day early, thanks to Google's wildly...

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Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 15

The Pixel Watch 2 has been on my wrist for a full week and my list of notes has only grown. I've tested sleep tracking, put...

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Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023 15

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

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Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023 15

Because the Google Pixel 7a is available today for you to run out and buy at $499, you may not want to wait around for our...

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VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023 15

Unboxing time, baby! We have the Galaxy S23 Ultra in-house, a bit before they're set to make their way to buyers later this...

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Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022 15

Fancy new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro just show up at your doorstep? Perfect, then this video is for you. As is tradition, we've...

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Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022 15

The day that most of you will receive your Google Pixel Watch from pre-orders is here. It's time for you to slap Google's...

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